Northern Ireland

Two arrested after man injured in Ballymena

Pair were detained on suspicion of offences including assault and false imprisonment

Police are appealing for information after a woman was attacked in Derry
Police are investigating a report of an assault in Ballymena's Orkney Drive area on Tuesday morning. (Niall Carson/PA)

Two people have been arrested after a man was injured in a reported assault in Ballymena.

The man reported he had been attacked at a property in the Orkney Drive area of the Co Antrim town at around 6.15am on Tuesday.

A PSNI spokesperson said the man sustained injuries to his face, abdomen and leg, which are not thought to be serious. 

A 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of offences including false imprisonment, non-fatal strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. 



A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of offences including false imprisonment, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of Class B controlled drugs and possession of fireworks. 

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Both men remained in custody on Tuesday evening.

The spokesperson added: “Our enquiries are ongoing, and we would appeal to anyone who may have information which could help our investigation to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 174 of 29/10/24.”